- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Janet
Janet Siegel is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California with ten years of experience. She has a background working in school settings and focuses on practical support for parents and individuals facing everyday stress. Janet emphasizes respect and compassion in her work and adapts her conversations to each person's needs.
Her experience includes helping people manage anxiety, stress, depression, anger, and grief. She also supports those navigating family problems, relationship issues, and parenting challenges.
Background and approach
Janet works with people who are dealing with trauma and abuse, ADHD, and life transitions that can feel overwhelming. Janet brings an art therapy perspective into sessions when it fits a person's style. That can mean using drawing or creative activities to clarify emotions and open conversation when words are hard to find.
She aims to make practical steps feel manageable rather than overwhelming. Sessions focus on clear goals and simple tools you can use between meetings. Janet works to build confidence, improve communication, and reduce the daily strain that often follows parenting and family responsibilities.
She adjusts her approach to match what each person needs in the moment. Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, and Janet encourages people to notice that courage. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at helping clients make steady progress on the problems that brought them in.
What Janet works with
Everything Janet lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Janet helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Multicultural concerns
- Phobias
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
How evidence-based approaches work online
Janet uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help people manage distress. One common approach focuses on skill building for anxiety and stress - practical tools like breathing, activity pacing, and stepwise problem solving that reduce overwhelm and build confidence. These strategies are useful for parenting stress and everyday tension.She also brings emotion-focused work into sessions to help people name feelings and respond differently to triggers. This involves guided conversation and sometimes simple exercises that clarify patterns in relationships and family dynamics. When verbalizing emotions is difficult, Janet can add art-based activities to help express what words miss.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is working and what needs to change.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy parents and people with limited time. Video calls let you read facial cues and do hands-on exercises together, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions or share quick updates when scheduling is tight. These options make it easier to keep momentum and weave therapy into a full life.
Questions people ask about Janet
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and trauma. Parenting, family conflict, relationship issues, and ADHD are also listed focus areas.
What is her approach and style in sessions?
Her style is warm and down-to-earth with respect and sensitivity. She tailors conversations and plans to each person and sometimes uses art to open discussion.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional work experience, including a background in school-based settings.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, credentialed as LMFT, and practices in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription plan that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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